Best nurseries in Shepton Mallet
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Somerset, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Room Pre-School Annex Full day care · 23 places · BA3 4LL | Good (2025) |
| 2 | First Steps Day Nursery Full day care · 42 places · BA4 5QT | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Willow Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 43 places · BA4 5PG | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Explorers Day Nursery Full day care · BA5 3LQ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery Full day care · 12 places · BA4 5HE | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Tree House Day Nursery Full day care · 56 places · BA5 3DL | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Horrington House Pre School Sessional day care · 16 places · BA5 3EB | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Shepton Mallet?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Shepton Mallet?
There are 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Shepton Mallet; listed first: Red Room Pre-School Annex, First Steps Day Nursery, Willow Nursery and Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Shepton Mallet?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Shepton Mallet?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.